1996 Toyota T100 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Toyota T100, 5% of the 109 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Clutch pedal bracket can crack, then break, causing failure of clutch pedal. Steering bracket bent, dealer replaced bracket and installed new bolt. Vehicle would not start at times due to a faulty starter assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #741001, filed 2001-02“Starter malfunctioned, causing a fire. Also the clutch pedal bracket broke in three pieces which prevented the vehicle from going into gear. This could have caused a crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #845108, filed 1999-08“The vehicle's headlights and tailights intermittentlyly malfunction while driving for a long period of time in hard rain without prior warning. Possible electrical problem which can cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #809701, filed 1997-03“Hours after having parked vehicle ignited due to a short circuit of right front wiring harness which started under inside right wheel well, according to fire dept report, vehicle was totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #808127, filed 1997-01“Vehicle's electrical multi-plug under steering column malfunctioned, causing front headlights to turn on and off while driving, possible electrical short.”
NHTSA complaint #810415, filed 1997-05Related service bulletins
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10111390Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
- 10111197Apr 10, 2015TSB: When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Toyota T100
26 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTires
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Toyota T100
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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